Introduced Brian Masters (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No DJ as Issued. A beautiful crisp, clean hardcover in fine condition. No DJ, as issued. Includes slipcase in near fine condition with faint shelfwear.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This 1998 Folio Society edition of French Short Stories, introduced by Brian Masters and illustrated by VÃ ronique Bour, offers a refined and engaging selection of classic tales from across the French literary tradition. Elegantly bound and presented in its original slipcase, it reflects the high production standards characteristic of Folio Society anthologies of the period. Mastersâ introduction provides helpful context on the evolution of the French short story, while the chosen authorsâ"typically ranging from 19th-century masters to modern voicesâ"showcase the formâs wit, psychological insight, and stylistic precision. Bourâs illustrations add a distinctive visual charm that complements the tone of the collection. A handsome and rewarding volume, it is an excellent addition to any Folio Society library and ideal for readers who enjoy European literature.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Veronique Bour (illustrator). 1st Edition. This Folio edition has on the base of the first five pages a light scarlett mark, otherwise the decorated boards and text block are square, tight clean and bright. The slipcase is also very good with no tears and bumps. Book price includes 2nd class parcel post in UK only.

Illustrated by Paul Gulla, Roman Pisarev, Rod Waters, and Véronique Bour, respectively (illustrator). Reprint. Very faint toning spines of English and French stories, else all fine in mildly rubbed, near fine plus publisher's slipcase. Multicolored cloth boards in publisher's slipcase.